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Opel Grandland X passenger car — fire risk (A12/01030/21)

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireJul 16, 2021

Hazard

Certain cells of the traction batteries may be missing an anode. This could result in a short circuit and lead to a thermal runaway of the battery, causing it to emit toxic smoke without flame. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (04/12/2020)

Product description

Passenger car

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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